How to Book the South of the Great River Special Train A Babysitter Level Registration Guide
No need to drive or rush around. Take the Xinjiang tourist train to slowly enjoy the scenery on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains. Various options from economy to luxury are available. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to get free: detailed itinerary and train introduction).
🚂 How to book the Dahezhinan train? A foolproof registration guide (2026 new perspective).
Tired of the exhausting pace of traditional travel with frequent hotel changes and dragging luggage? Want a more relaxed way to see the best of Xinjiang’s northern and southern regions at once? In 2026, the ‘Dahezhinan’ tourist train, with its ‘mobile home’ concept, offers a new choice for travelers seeking comfort and in-depth experiences. This article starts with the registration process, combined with the latest tour dates, itinerary, and service details, to provide you with a clear, practical, and actionable travel preparation guide.
🌄 Route Highlights:Set your home on the rails, slowly tour northern and southern Xinjiang.
The ‘Dahezhinan’ is a customized tourist train supported by China Railway Zhengzhou Group, featuring a ‘travel by night, tour by day, train follows people’ lifestyle travel mode. The entire train uses soft sleeper compartment design, with a capacity of about 248 people. Compartments are equipped with bathrooms, non-slip carpets, soundproof materials, and incorporate Central Plains cultural elements, creating an elegant and comfortable atmosphere.
This 17-day panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang covers core scenic areas such as Turpan, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, the Duku Highway, Nalati Grassland, and Kanas Lake, encompassing snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, and cultural visits. The train has a dedicated dining car, a multi-functional entertainment car (including karaoke, board games, tea break area), and is equipped with 24-hour train butlers and professional local guides. Some trips also include a doctor, making it especially suitable for family trips, elderly groups, and travelers who prefer a relaxed pace.
🗓 Simplified Itinerary (Presented strictly according to the local finalized content)
Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic 17-Day Tour (Duku Version) Brief Itinerary:
D1 Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way, start a pleasant journey
Main stops:Zhengzhou, Luoyang
🚂 How to book the Dahezhinan train? A foolproof registration guide (2026 new perspective)D2 Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way, free rest or entertainment on the train
Main stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou
D3 Arrive in Turpan (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Turpan
D4 Karez Well – Flaming Mountain – Grape Valley – Train to Kashgar (Lunch, Dinner) Dahezhinan Train
D5 Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Tashkurgan
D6 Tashkurgan – Ethnic Family Visits -白沙湖 – Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine Garden – Train to Kuqa
D8 Kuqa – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon – Bayinbuluke
D9 Bayinbuluke Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Nalati
Tired of the exhausting pace of traditional travel with frequent hotel changes and dragging luggage? Want a more relaxed way to see the best of Xinjiang’s northern and southern regions at once? In 2026, the ‘Dahezhinan’ tourist train, with its ‘mobile home’ concept, offers a new choice for travelers seeking comfort and in-depth experiences. This article starts with the registration process, combined with the latest tour dates, itinerary, and service details, to provide you with a clear, practical, and actionable travel preparation guide. D10 Nalati Valley Grassland – Six-Star Street – Yining
D11 Yining – Horgos Port – Sayram Lake – Yining – Train to Beitun
D12 Beitun – Kanas – Jadengyu/Burqin
D13 Jadengyu/Burqin – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Beitun Train to Urumqi
D14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar
D15 Take the train back from Urumqi in the morning
D16 Enjoy the northwestern scenery, get off the train along the way
Main stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
D17 Get off the train along the way, end the pleasant Xinjiang trip
🌄 Route Highlights: Set your home on the rails, slowly tour northern and southern XinjiangMain stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
> Note:The actual itinerary may be reasonably changed due to weather, road conditions, scenic area opening policies, etc., subject to mutual agreement.
💰 Price Description (Strictly based on local finalized data)
The Dahezhinan special train has bathrooms in all compartments, with 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person rooms to meet the needs of different groups. The compartment design balances comfort and convenience, using multiple technologies to reduce noise; the multi-functional car is equipped with an audio-visual system, combining meeting, dining, board games, karaoke, and other functions; the train is equipped with a dedicated dining car and chef team, ensuring meal quality during the trip!
Departure Dates:May 9, 2026, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11
Specific prices are as follows (reference range, final subject to signed contract):
Take the tourist train to enjoy beautiful Xinjiang, from economy to luxury options. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to get free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
May 9, 2026
Bathroom 4-person room upper berth:15999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person room lower berth:17999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person room child:5999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land)
The ‘Dahezhinan’ is a customized tourist train supported by China Railway Zhengzhou Group, featuring a ‘travel by night, tour by day, train follows people’ lifestyle travel mode. The entire train uses soft sleeper compartment design, with a capacity of about 248 people. Compartments are equipped with bathrooms, non-slip carpets, soundproof materials, and incorporate Central Plains cultural elements, creating an elegant and comfortable atmosphere.Bathroom 2-person room:39999 RMB/person
Bathroom 2-person room value 3rd person:13999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land); 19999 RMB/person (6 years old and above, service standards same as adults)
May 30, 2026 and subsequent departures (June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11)
Bathroom 4-person room upper berth:19999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person room lower berth:21999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person room child:6999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land)
Bathroom 2-person room:45999 RMB/person
Bathroom 2-person room value 3rd person:15999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land); 23999 RMB/person (6 years old and above, service standards same as adults)
> Warm Tips:Prices and availability may fluctuate with departures, subject to actual consultation and contract confirmation.
This 17-day panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang covers core scenic areas such as Turpan, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, the Duku Highway, Nalati Grassland, and Kanas Lake, encompassing snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, and cultural visits. The train has a dedicated dining car, a multi-functional entertainment car (including karaoke, board games, tea break area), and is equipped with 24-hour train butlers and professional local guides. Some trips also include a doctor, making it especially suitable for family trips, elderly groups, and travelers who prefer a relaxed pace.📞 Registration Method:How to Book?
The ‘Dahezhinan’ tourist train tickets are not sold through public platforms like 12306. Registration must be done through qualified travel agencies. Currently, you can consult and register with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Contact Number:181-3962-2233
WeChat same number:181-3962-2233
It is recommended to contact customer service in advance to learn about current departure availability, berth selection, contract terms, and travel instructions. For solo travelers, the travel agency will try to arrange room sharing; in special cases, accommodation arrangements can be negotiated separately.
🧳 Fee Includes and Service Description
Fees usually include:
Full-trip train transportation and compartment accommodation (including bathroom)
First admission tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary
🗓 Simplified Itinerary (Presented strictly according to the local finalized content) Land segment hotel accommodation (e.g., Kanas, Tashkurgan, etc.)
Some main meals (train dining car provides 6 dishes and 1 soup buffet; land segment arranges local specialty meals, such as Turpan grape feast, Yili hand-pilaf, etc.)
Full-trip professional guide service and train butler
Travel accident insurance (specific coverage subject to the policy)
> Specific service content, meal standards, hotel grades, etc., are all subject to the travel contract signed by both parties. Personal expenses, optional activities, etc., not mentioned in the itinerary should be handled through negotiation based on the actual situation.
✅ Travel Tips
It is recommended to bring valid documents, common medicines, comfortable shoes and clothes, and sun protection items.
The train travels at night and tours during the day, with a relaxed pace, suitable for travelers who want to reduce rushing.
The train is equipped with large viewing windows, allowing you to enjoy the magnificent landscapes from the Hexi Corridor to the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains along the way.
If you have special dietary or health needs, please inform customer service in advance for arrangements.
Planning a leisurely Xinjiang trip in 2026? Consider the ‘Dahezhinan’ — let the scenery be on the road, and home on the train. For more details, feel free to call 181-3962-2233 (WeChat same number) to consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for the latest departures and berth information.
For more details on Xinjiang tourist trains, consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing at phone: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to get free: detailed itinerary and train introduction).
